Re: Newbee, Laser Machining Anyone?

> Although my applications are mostly related to developing micro radio and
> infra red helicopters (see my web page below for more details) which used
> simple machined parts, I have been contemplating upgrading my 3 axis machine
> with a laser head for more "clean-cut" parts and faster production.
>
> Has anyone on this list experimented or built a CNC desktop machine with a
> laser head?

Mario:

I am in the process right now of amassing all my parts to build a 24 x
48 table with a CO2 laser head on it. What I am toying with is, do I
want to buy my laser head commercially and pay about $6000.00 for it, or
build it from scratch myself as a "flowing gas" laser at 1/4 the cost. I
am still searching out some answers to questions, but yes, at least one
person is doing this in the group here.

I am also building from scratch a mini-mill to machine wax and wood
plugs for forming parts.

Regards,
Don Hughes
Vancouver, BC Canada